Add 30/56 and 60/98
30/56 + 60/98 is 225/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
30/56 = 30 × 7/56 × 7 = 210/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
60/98 = 60 × 4/98 × 4 = 240/392 - Add the two like fractions:
210/392 + 240/392 = 210 + 240/392 = 450/392 - 450/392 simplified gives 225/196
- So, 30/56 + 60/98 = 225/196
In mixed form: 129/196
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